Musical Day

We had a very musical day today.  The children are doing a three session music class with a homeschooling family in our co-op and today kicked it off.  The instructor, Miss Janeane is using this book for the littlest singers:

I was impressed with how quickly the hour and a half session went and the kids came home eager to practice the lessons they were assigned. 

We also very much enjoyed the fellowship with the attending families over lunch after class!

After naps I gave the children their first piano lessons.  

  

Natalee was frustrated with getting her mind to make her fingers move individually, but I think with practice it'll come and she'll enjoy it more. 

I gave each child an assignment note book and set them a practice schedule to practice everyday this week.  My intent is for them to remember to do this without reminders.

 Xavier has strong little hands and caught on quickly.  I actually hadn't intended to start him with lessons but he begged so I caved.

I believe that music education is such a gift for children and I'm hoping that, in time, this gives our children a creative outlet.  Even if they choose another instrument, knowing how to read music is such an asset in life!